This year’s PYAC Carnival, which should be outside with a dry weather forecast, will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Clemens Field. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

PYAC’s annual carnival coming Friday evening

Event serves as a major fundraiser for the local youth activities organization

The 14th annual PYAC Community Carnival will take over Clemens Field Friday evening to not only provide kids with a fun time for three hours but to raise money to help support the local youth activities organization. “We usually have 10 to 12 inflatables and 10 to 12 games so…

Backyard burning ban arrives early in Benton County

Dry and warm weather conditions and concerns over the potential for wildfires prompted Benton County fire officials to announce a ban on backyard burning and open burning beginning Tuesday. No debris burning, including piles and…

New health center on OSU campus to open this summer

Construction of a new health center at Oregon State University that will include Corvallis campus student health services and a Samaritan Health Services primary clinic is nearly complete and will open this summer. The about 30,000-square-foot health center will house…

Philomath Farmers’ Market begins 21-week run this Sunday

The Philomath Farmers’ Market will begin its 21-week run this coming Sunday and those who have been routine patrons of the local shopping opportunity should notice the presence of more vendors — and that includes more local farmers. Walk into…

PHS jazz band headlines the summer’s first Music in the Park

Music in the Park will launch its 2023 summer concert series at 6 p.m. Thursday at Philomath City Park with a performance by the Philomath High School jazz band. Before the pandemic, the high school musicians had traditionally been the…

PYAC now registering incoming kindergarteners for Safety Town

The Philomath Youth Activities Club’s Safety Town program will run Aug. 21-25, the organization announced. Registration is currently underway with the form available on the PYAC website. Organizers are asking that the registration form be turned in by May 26.…

The Refuge raising money for trip to help Kenyans

The Refuge in Philomath is raising money to help finance a trip to Kenya to establish a sustainable food source and bring jobs to the local populations of Ruiru and Malindi, organizers announced. “We are working to raise $3,200 per…

PYAC registering now for Fun in the Sun program

The Philomath Youth Activities Club is currently registering children to participate in this summer’s Fun in the Sun program. Fun in the Sun, an all-day certified child-care program, is open to kids who are age 5 and have completed kindergarten…

Container gardening workshop coming May 13

A free workshop taught by master gardeners entitled “Growing Veggies in Containers” will be offered in Philomath on Saturday, May 13, organizers announced. The workshop will run from 10 a.m.-noon at Lupe’s Community Garden, which is located near the PCS…

Unique type of car show coming to Philomath vicinity

A unique car show that celebrates Malaise Era vehicles will be coming to the Philomath vicinity next month, organizers announced. The event, called the Malaise Invitational, is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, on private property located along…

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